How can you tell if the items you bidding on aren't stolen and someone isn't just using Ebay to get rid of their stolen items?I really like Ebay but I try to be very careful of what I buy and who I buy from. ANd if it is stolen, isn't that also a Postal crime sending and receiving stolen property through the mail?
2006-06-21 05:33:22 · 8 answers · asked by Wolfcub 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Yes I agree, check their feedback and their rating. If the comments are negative it's best not to take the chance. But If no one else has had a problem with them then you're not likely to either.
2006-06-21 05:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by galindo_christina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The good thing about Ebay is that everything is traced. When you purchase something you can only assume the item is legit, therefore you can not be held liable if something you purchase is previously stolen. If for some reason you do find yourself in trouble for purchasing stolen property it is 100 times easier to track the seller to prosecute them rather than you.
2006-06-21 05:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by thecup420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same dilemma.
So, I don't buy anything used and traceable. Like electronics, bikes or anything else with serial numbers or id tags.
Of course you can always ask for the original bill of sale with the item.
2006-06-21 05:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ebay is terrible, like i buy a game it coems to me the game is copied and doesnt work and i tell the guy and the next day his account is gone.
2006-06-21 05:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by rafal_4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is stolen then return it and call 911 and tell who did it
2006-06-21 05:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a point, but I guess it is a game of trust, so trust others and be trustful
2006-06-23 09:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by The World Traveller 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check their feedback and make sure they are honest and reputable before you buy
2006-06-21 05:35:51 · answer #7 · answered by butchell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the seller stole them, its THEIR problem as long as you bought it legally nothing can happen to u
2006-06-23 18:18:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋